A mulching service can do more than deliver mulch to your home—they can also install it. The following tips can help you prepare for mulching.
1. Remove Weed Barriers
A layer of landscaping fabric or plastic has no place beneath a layer of organic mulch. One of the many benefits of mulch is that as it decomposes, it recharges the soil. This can't happen if the mulch isn't in contact with the soil.
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Gravel can be an attractive, functional component of many landscapes. It looks wonderful when used in garden beds, to form walkways, and even to fill a grill area or informal patio. Most areas have at least a few companies that supply landscaping gravel, so it should be pretty easy to come by. However, there are a few tips and guidelines to follow as you order it and put it to use.
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Backflow issues can cause various problems in your home. You might want to start considering options for upgrades to your home's plumbing system. These upgrades may also be needed for landscaping irrigation systems. The following backflow prevention upgrades are some of the improvements you might want to consider for your household plumbing:
Irrigation Backflow Prevention
The sprinkler system is one of the first areas you might want to consider installing a backflow prevention device.
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Trees are a great part of any landscaping plan, but while they may start small, trees can get massive. For this reason, it's important to understand how to properly prune and trim trees. If you would like to learn more, check out these four common mistakes that can damage your tree.
1. Pruning Too Much
When it comes time to trim your tree, there's a fine line between pruning too much and not pruning enough.
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Spring is in full force and your lawn is off to a great healthy start. When you follow organic lawn care guidelines, you protect the environment and keep your lawn naturally healthy and attractive. Here are some recommendations for you to maintain and improve the health of your lawn with organic care.
Feed Your Lawn
Your lawn is going to need regular feeding to replace the nutrients it uses for regular growth as are lost from the soil.
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